Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• at least: As a minimum
• have to: Must do
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
• break it down: To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• go on: To continue doing something
• back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• regardless of
• on behalf of: As the representative of someone
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• weekly basis: Occurring or done once a week; every week.
• for free: Without charge; at no cost.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• at the crossroads: At a point where an important decision must be made.
• literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
• assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
• apparently: According to what you heard; from what can be seen
• access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
• imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
• industry: Hard work; being busy working
• bond: Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
• contract: To become ill as a result of getting a disease
• worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
• effectively: In a way that produces the desired result
• foundation: Base or important starting point
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
• settle: To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
• private: Being away from others and quiet
• rough: Causing or involving violence, force, and harm
• register: To record your name on an official list; sign up
• rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• clarity: Being easy to be seen through, heard or understood
• investment: Something purchased hoping its value will increase
• era: Period characterized by particular events, people
• react: To change when mixing with other chemicals
• credit: System to buy something and pay for it later
• quarter: 25 cents
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• proof: Act of showing that something exists or is true
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• act: To behave in a certain way
• custody: Legal right to be responsible and care for a child
• point: An item to be discussed
• daily: Happening every day
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• behalf: As a representative of someone or a group.
• token: Flat, round piece of material used e.g. as coins
• datum: Item of factual information
• meme: Idea, value or pattern of behavior in a culture
• hike: Large and unexpected increase in price, level etc.
• custodian: Person in charge of a building; caretaker
• wolf: A dog-like wild animal
• magically: In a manner that uses or involves magic